Tuesday, September 8, 2009

When I found this boutique hotel called 40 Winks, Imust say I was absolutely enchanted by the decor. 40 Winks is probably the world's smallest boutiquehotel as it only offers 2 versatile rooms for customers. 40 Winks is actually the home of David Carter.

I think the moody walls above are to die for!

David Carter is an immensely talented interior designerbased in London. He opened 2 rooms of his historical butelegant four story Queen Anne town home built in 1717so staying at 40winks is almost like being one DavidCarter's guests. Rooms in his home are often leased forfashion and style shoots. Because he rarely uses thesetwo guest rooms, he has opted to use them for 40Winksinstead.

I totally fell in love with his chic but eclectic blend ofeast and west. 40 Winks is located in Stepney Greenin East London. The house is just a four minute walkfrom the Stepney Green underground station. 109 Mile End Road, Stepney Green London E1 4UJ

It's so cool how he the windows have anoriental pattern to them.

I love the illustration of the Chinese mandarinon the wall against the black lacquered walls.

David Carter holds events at his home calledBedtime Stories where pajamas are compulsory.Bedtime Story events include an evening of stories,wine and reading. It sounds like a fantastic wayof meeting new people and spending a civilizedevening.

If you're curious about his events, check out thisgreat interview with David Carter by the LondonWord.

I could never own a piece like this butI can sure dream!

I've always loved the Union Jack - it's a nice touch.

40Winks does offer a full continental breakfast but nolunch or dinner. Guests can make themselves comfortablein the kitchen for tea or coffee. What a rustic kitchen!

Even the hallways are lovely with floor toceiling wood paneling in David Carter'shome.

Here is the first of the 2 rooms available at 40 Winks.this room features a single bed with a small writing deskand goes for£65 per night or £390 per week (which is asteal in London). The rooms do not have any televisionsin them but there is a common room that has a T.V. witha dvd collection that is available for use.

Love the striping on the walls.

Here's the small but pretty writing desk.

The 2nd room is much larger and can be used for photoshoots as well. This room features a double bed and goesfor £80 per night or £470 per week or £95 per night or£560 per week for two people sharing.

The room has a lot of character.

With clean and crisp linens...

And of course, wonderful decor.

I'm saving the best for last - it's theguilded bathroom.

Get a load of this bathroom with a wonderfultub! The walls have such a wonderful patinaon them. David Carter can really create moodand fantasy in his home.

Simply Beautiful! I love it ~ he is so talented! I am always enjoying your blog and thought I should let you know that I've linked back to you on some new posts. I hope you enjoy them! Would you be interested in a link exchange perhaps?

In the immortal words of Rachel Zoe "I Die!" On a personal note, I just finished recovering from nasty shoulder surgery and am now back to blogging, but when I was in the hospital your blog really kept my spirits up, so thanks so much for that!xo Katherine aka. Urban Flea :)

In the immortal words of Rachel Zoe "I Die!" On a personal note, I just finished recovering from nasty shoulder surgery and am now back to blogging, but when I was in the hospital your blog really kept my spirits up, so thanks so much for that!xo Katherine aka. Urban Flea :)

In the immortal words of Rachel Zoe "I Die!" On a personal note, I just finished recovering from nasty shoulder surgery and am now back to blogging, but when I was in the hospital your blog really kept my spirits up, so thanks so much for that!xo Katherine aka. Urban Flea :)